Introducing New Hygiene and Service Protocols to Ensure the Wellbeing of Everyone

Sacramento, June 19, 2020 – Hornblower Cruises and Events will be restarting its Sacramento operations on Saturday, June 27, offering a variety of river cruises on the Sacramento River. Guests can marvel at majestic views of the state capitol from the stylish deck and recently refurbished interior aboard the Capitol Hornblower as she meanders past Old Sacramento’s famous historical sites. With expansive decks spread over several levels, combined with reduced capacity, there is more than enough room on board for everyone to stay safely apart.

Available Saturday and Sunday, the hour and a half Alive After 5 cruise is perfectly timed for those looking to wind down after a busy day with cocktail in hand! While on Saturday evenings, the Rock the Yacht experience is a fun alternative for social gatherings while listening to great tunes and soaking up the bright lights of the city. A range of refreshments and light bites are available for purchase on board. To reflect current requirements, guests will be served at their table. Prices for both cruises start from $19.51 and are open to those aged 21 and over only.

For all generations, the Social Sunday cruise is an ideal afternoon excursion for the whole family. Prices start from $19.51 (children’s rates from $11.71) for the hour and a half cruise which includes music, cocktails, light bites, and beautiful daytime views.

To provide reassurance in the current pandemic environment, Hornblower has expanded its industry defining SafeCruise by Hornblower program, building on already stringent sanitation processes, to incorporate further health-driven measures to guard against the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.

Explaining the company’s preparations for welcoming guests back on board, regional vice president Jill Benson said: “We are proud of our excellent safety and sanitation track record and always operate and maintain a rigorous process around cleanliness and hygiene. So, while our guests can still expect the same high standards and welcoming service, we are adapting our amazing experiences to reflect the need for social distance, alongside elevated health and hygiene practices.”

Hornblower has reviewed every aspect of the guest experience journey and is taking all steps necessary to ensure the wellbeing of everyone on board. These include, but are not limited to:

• Mandatory daily crew member health screening, and wearing of appropriate PPE
• Überarbeitung der Einsteige- und Ticketverfahren, um soziale Distanzierung und berührungslosen Zugang zu ermöglichen
• Aufforderung an die Gäste, während der Kreuzfahrt Gesichtsmasken zu tragen, außer beim Essen und Trinken
• Verringerung der Anzahl der Gäste an Bord und Anpassung aller Sitzplätze und Tischabstände, um einen Mindestabstand von 6 Fuß zwischen den Gästen während der Fahrt zu ermöglichen
• Einführung verbesserter Hygienisierungs- und Desinfektionsverfahren, wobei überall Händedesinfektionsstationen zur Verfügung stehen

To reflect current requirements, some of the usual elements like live entertainment and dancing won’t be permitted. For the time being, Hornblower will be offering a limited choice of cruises and plans to resume its full program of experiences when current restrictions are lifted.

Sacramento will be the company’s fourth Californian port to reopen, joining Marina del Rey, Newport Beach and San Diego.

For more information or to book a cruise experience, visit www.hornblower.com [https://www.hornblower.com/sacramento/] or call 800-700-0735.

Über SafeCruise von Hornblower

Established over 25 years ago, SafeCruise by Hornblower delivers industry-defining standards for health, safety and security across the Hornblower Group of companies. Continuously improving, the program follows the most up to date government and industry guidelines and applies decades-long operational expertise to ensure a safe environment for guests and crew members, while maintaining Hornblower’s excellent record of safety. www.hornblower.com/safecruise

Über Hornblower Kreuzfahrten und Events

Hornblower Cruises and Events ist Nordamerikas größter und führender Anbieter von Erlebnissen rund um das Thema Essen auf dem Wasser, Sightseeing, private Charterfahrten und Transportdienstleistungen. Das Unternehmen bietet 22 begehrte Reiseziele in den USA, Kanada und Großbritannien an, wo es über 4.300 Mitarbeiter beschäftigt, die eine Flotte von 157 Schiffen betreiben und jährlich mehr als 9,8 Millionen Gäste befördern. Hornblower Cruises and Events ist ein Geschäftsbereich der Hornblower Group, die im Auftrag des National Park Service den offiziellen Fährdienst zur Insel Alcatraz, zum Nationaldenkmal der Freiheitsstatue und zum Ellis Island Memorial Museum betreibt, sowie die New York NYC Ferry, die American Queen Steamboat Company, Hornblower Niagara Cruises, Victory Cruises Lines und HMS Global Maritime. Das umfangreiche Portfolio spiegelt fast ein Jahrhundert an Branchenexpertise und Innovation wider – von der Pionierarbeit bei den frühesten Flussrundfahrten und Dinner-Kreuzfahrten bis hin zur Entwicklung des revolutionären Hornblower Hybrid, einem Schiff, das mit Wind-, Solar- und Batteriestrom betrieben wird. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.hornblower.com